A high-asset divorce presents unique challenges due to the complexity of dividing significant wealth and assets. Unlike standard divorces, these cases involve multiple legal, financial and emotional hurdles, which require careful navigation to protect the interests of...
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How should you handle holidays when co-parenting?
Co-parenting isn’t always easy. Certain challenges occur in this type of arrangement that you might be able to plan for. One of these is how you’re going to handle holidays. Before you set the plan for holidays, you and your ex should think about what’s going to be...
How to modify a child support order in Maryland
With the right guidance, modifying a child support order in Maryland can be straightforward. Whether your financial circumstances have changed, or you believe your current child support arrangement is no longer fair, here’s how to proceed. Determine eligibility for...
What happens to a military pension when a couple divorces?
Those who serve in the military are eligible for certain high-value benefits. They can receive health insurance through Tricare and housing benefits that apply to them and their immediate family members. Their benefits help augment their base pay, especially if they...
Why consider divorce mediation?
There are many ways to settle a divorce. Traditionally, divorcing couples may have opted for litigation. However, this often involves lengthy court battles, extensive costs and high stress. Nowadays, alternative options, such as mediation, are becoming more popular. ...
How to remain positive during divorce
Staying positive is one of the most recommended and effective strategies for those going through a difficult time. But does it work during divorce? Can you stay positive when the person you hoped to be with forever will no longer be in your life? Yes, you can. Here...
What is the Hague Convention?
The Hague Convention is a set of treaties or agreements that a number of countries, including the United States, signed and use to deal with legal issues across international borders. One aspect of the Hague Convention is about child abduction. When parents from...
Can your family business survive divorce?
If you run a family business, you may be concerned about its future in the event of a divorce. Will you have to close shop or let go of something you hold dear? Well, not quite. While it depends on your situation, the end of your marriage does not necessarily mean the...
What can you do to enforce child custody orders?
Court-issued custody orders are legally binding to both parents, but it does not necessarily mean your co-parent will comply with the terms. It can be rather frustrating when this happens, not to mention the disruption and emotional stress it can cause you and your...
Is a servicemember at risk of default divorce during deployment?
Servicemembers and their families often move from one jurisdiction to another because of the demands of their duty. They travel to whatever base the military chooses to station someone at and often live on base. They have to work long hours when working on base and...
